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Devin O'Connor

Devin O'Connor is a senior reporter for Casino.org, covering politics, casino business, and gaming news.

Devin came on board with Casino.org in 2014. He lives in Arlington, Va.

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Horseshoe Baltimore Struggles Continue, Lone Maryland Casino in Red Last Month
March 6, 2020

Horseshoe Baltimore Struggles Continue, Lone Maryland Casino in Red Last Month

Horseshoe Baltimore, the Caesars Entertainment casino near the NFL Ravens' M&T Bank Stadium, continues to struggle. Maryland's six casinos performed well last month, all but the Horseshoe recording year-over-year gross gaming revenue (GGR) gains. Casino...

Written by Devin O'Connor
NagaCorp Remains Committed to $300M Casino in Remote Vladivostok Russia
March 6, 2020

NagaCorp Remains Committed to $300M Casino in Remote Vladivostok Russia

Chen Lip Keong, the billionaire founder of NagaCorp, a Hong Kong-listed gaming and hospitality company that owns and operates Cambodia's NagaWorld integrated casino resort, is staying the course with plans to build in Russia's Vladivostok....

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Coronavirus Invades Nevada, First Confirmed Case in Las Vegas Area
March 5, 2020

Coronavirus Invades Nevada, First Confirmed Case in Las Vegas Area

The novel COVID-19 coronavirus that has infected more than 93,00 people globally – the vast majority in China – has made its way to the Las Vegas Valley. The Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD) confirmed...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Odds Long Seminoles and Florida Resolve Gaming Compact Before 2020 Session Ends
March 5, 2020

Odds Long Seminoles and Florida Resolve Gaming Compact Before 2020 Session Ends

The Seminole Tribe in Florida, one of the most powerful Native American groups in the country, isn't expected to resolve its long-running gaming compact dispute with its home state before the legislature is scheduled to...

Written by Devin O'Connor
Maryland Sports Betting Bill Progresses, Voters Could Decide Fate in November
March 5, 2020

Maryland Sports Betting Bill Progresses, Voters Could Decide Fate in November

Maryland sports betting Senate Bill 4 is moving to the state's upper chamber floor after receiving unanimous approval in committee. Introduced by Sen. Craig Zucker (D-Montgomery), the legislation seeks to allow the state's three horse...

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Freehold Raceway Seeking Sports Betting License, New Jersey Track Owned by Pennsylvania Casino Operators
March 4, 2020

Freehold Raceway Seeking Sports Betting License, New Jersey Track Owned by Pennsylvania Casino Operators

Freehold Raceway parent owners Penn National Gaming and Greenwood Racing – both casino operators that are headquartered in Pennsylvania – are moving forward with plans to incorporate a sportsbook into the historic New Jersey venue....

Written by Devin O'Connor
Macau Implementing Safeguards to Curb Problem Gambling Among Locals
March 4, 2020

Macau Implementing Safeguards to Curb Problem Gambling Among Locals

Gambling addiction among Macau locals continues to increase, prompting the enclave government to implement new protections to curb casino access for tens of thousands of residents. There are growing concerns in the Chinese Special Administrative...

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President Trump to Speak at Republican Jewish Coalition, Cater to GOP Megadonor Sheldon Adelson
March 3, 2020

President Trump to Speak at Republican Jewish Coalition, Cater to GOP Megadonor Sheldon Adelson

The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) will, for a second consecutive year, welcome President Donald Trump as its featured speaker during the group's Annual Leadership Meeting in Las Vegas. Scheduled for March 13-15 at Las Vegas...

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‘Year of Downtown’ Las Vegas Underway, Gateway Arch Construction Begins This Month
March 3, 2020

‘Year of Downtown’ Las Vegas Underway, Gateway Arch Construction Begins This Month

It's the "Year of Downtown," or so says Las Vegas city leaders. Along with the recent $32 million refurbishment of the Fremont Street Experience canopy, Mayor Carolyn Goodman says an abundance of new developments has...

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G2E Asia 2020 in Macau Postponed by COVID-19 Coronavirus, Gaming Expo Rescheduled
March 3, 2020

G2E Asia 2020 in Macau Postponed by COVID-19 Coronavirus, Gaming Expo Rescheduled

G2E Asia 2020, one of the largest annual conventions in Macau, is being rescheduled from May to July because of the ongoing outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The postponement moves the Global Gaming Expo to...

Written by Devin O'Connor